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Another said: “good luck Roger can't wait to see you back in court take care of your health Roger love you lots.”

While another said: “Def see u there Roger it will be my b'day & will be the best (present emoji) to see you.”

Speaking after his defeat to Millman last week Federer admitted he was just pleased the match was over after the extreme heat got the better of him.

“It was very hot tonight,” he said.

“One of those nights where I felt I couldn't get air. There was no circulation at all. For some reason I just struggled in the conditions. It’s one of the first times it’s happened to me.

“It’s uncomfortable. Clearly you just keep on sweating more and more and more and more as the match goes on. You lose energy as it goes by.

“John was able to deal with it better. He maybe comes from one of the most humid places on earth, Brisbane. I knew I was in for a tough one. Maybe when you feel like that, as well, you start missing chances, and I had those. That was disappointing.

“But, look, at some point also I was just happy that the match was over, I guess.

“When you feel like that, everything is off. But I’ve trained in tougher conditions. I’ve played in the daytime at 120(F). Some days it’s just not the day where the body can cope with it.”

Speaking about the rest of his season he said: “I’m happy I’m getting a rest now. Then I come back for the Laver Cup and hopefully finish the year strong.”